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Schijndel
Schijndel () is a town and former municipality in the southern Netherlands, in the province of North Brabant. Schijndel is located approximately southeast of 's-Hertogenbosch. Schijndel was founded on 6 December in the year 1309. On 1 January 2017 Schijndel, together with Veghel and Sint-Oedenrode, merged into a new municipality called Meierijstad creating the largest municipality of the province North-Brabant in terms of land area. Population centres *Schijndel * Wijbosch The municipality had a population of in . This figure has remained virtually unchanged since the 1990s. Topography ''Dutch Topographic map of the municipality of Schijndel, June 2015'' Notable residents * Gérard Buzen, Belgian general\minister of defense *André Gevers, cyclist *Winy Maas, architect *Wiljan Vloet, football manager *Rai Vloet, football player and son of Wiljan Vloet *Carli Hermès, photographer and director *Jack de Gier, football player *Hein van de Geyn, jazz bassist *Sissy van Aleb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sint-Oedenrode
Sint-Oedenrode () is a town in the province of North Brabant. Sint-Oedenrode is a moderately urbanized town in the Meierij of 's-Hertogenbosch. Sint-Oedenrode had an unknown population as of and has an area of . On 1 January 2017 Sint-Oedenrode, together with Schijndel and Veghel, merged into a new municipality called Meierijstad creating the largest municipality of the province North-Brabant in terms of land area. The municipality traditionally had " vrijheidsrechten" (a predecessor of city rights), since 1232, until the abolishment of the privileges and introduction of the Municipalities Act in 1851. In those feudal times Sint-Oedenrode was referred to as a "Vlek" (market town). Today it is still a large town. From southeast to northwest, the town is split by the river Dommel. Population centers The municipality Sint-Oedenrode consists of several quarters and hamlets: * 11 quarters in Sint-Oedenrode and 3 hamlets ("Everse", "Koevering" and "Kremselen") * 1 quarter in Bos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meierijstad
Meierijstad () is a municipality in the province of North Brabant. The municipality is the result of a merger between the municipalities Schijndel, Sint-Oedenrode and Veghel in 2017. After the merger it became the largest municipality in terms of land area of North Brabant (surpassed by Altena, North Brabant, Altena in 2019). The town of Veghel hosts the town hall, while the municipal council holds its meetings at the former town hall of Sint-Oedenrode. Population centres Topography ''Dutch topographic map of the municipality of Meierijstad, 2020'' Notable people * Hendrik Herp (died 1477) a Dutch or Flemish Franciscan and a writer on mysticism * Pieter de Josselin de Jong (1861 in Sint-Oedenrode – 1906) a Dutch painter from North Brabant * Lou Tellegen (born 1881 in Sint-Oedenrode – 1934) a Dutch stage and film actor, film director and screenwriter [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wiljan Vloet
Wiljan Vloet (born 10 September 1962) is a Dutch football manager, executive and former player. He serves as the sporting director of FC Den Bosch. Playing career As a footballer, Vloet never played for a professional club. He started his career at hometown club RKSV Schijndel from Brabant, with whom he reached the Eerste Klasse. In 1979, he moved to Friesland at the age of 16, where he went to study at the CIOS, a vocational education centered around physical education. He went to play for VV Heerenveen in Friesland after being considered unfit for the professional branch of the club, SC Heerenveen, after a trial. Vloet played with VV Heerenveen in the Derde Klasse of amateur football. Vloet would, however, begin coaching at SC Heerenveen, where he took care of one of the under-15 team. In 1982, he returned to Brabant and started playing for RKSV Schijndel again. After a year, however, he decided to return to Friesland to coach at VV Akkrum, located close to Heerenveen, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack De Gier
} Jack de Gier (; born 6 August 1968) is a Dutch professional football manager and former player who played as a forward. He is the current manager of FC Den Bosch. He was nicknamed ''Il Butre'' (The Vulture), after legendary Spain striker Emilio Butragueño. ("De Gier" is Dutch for "The Vulture".) De Gier made his professional debut in the 1988–89 season for BVV Den Bosch. He scored the final goal in Ajax's former stadium " De Meer" on 28 April 1996 for Willem II. Club career Born in Schijndel, De Gier started his career at BVV Den Bosch, making his debut in August 1988 at the age of 20. A prolific striker, De Gier joined Cambuur Leeuwarden in 1991 and later played for Go Ahead Eagles, Willem II Tilburg, Lierse SK, NEC Nijmegen, Dunfermline Athletic and FC Twente. He retired in the 2002–03 season. Managerial career De Gier began his managerial career in professional football on 1 January 2016 as a head coach of Eerste Divisie club Almere City, replacing the dismissed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Winy Maas
Wilhelmus "Winy" Maas (born 1959 in Schijndel) is a Dutch architect, landscape architect, professor and urbanist. In 1993 together with Jacob van Rijs and Nathalie de Vries he set up MVRDV. Education He completed his studies at the RHSTL Boskoop, graduating as a "landscape architect", and in 1990 he got his degree from the Delft University of Technology. He currently is visiting professor of architectural design at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is professor in architecture and urban design at the faculty of architecture, Delft University of Technology. Before this he was professor at among others Berlage Institute, Ohio State and Yale University. MVRDV In 1993, together with Jacob van Rijs and Nathalie de Vries, he founded the MVRDV studio (an acronym of the initials of the names of the three founders), which produces designs and studies in the fields of architecture, urban studies and landscape design. The studies on light urbanism for the City of Rotterdam, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hein Van De Geyn
Hein van de Geyn (born 18 July 1956) is a jazz double bassist, composer and band leader from the Netherlands. Van de Geyn also teaches double bass and music. Early life Hein van de Geyn was born in Schijndel, Netherlands on 18 July 1956. He studied classical violin for 15 years and started on electric bass guitar when a teenager. He studied classical music at a Tilburg conservatory from 1974 to 1979, and then jazz double bass at a Rotterdam conservatory until 1980. Career He lived and worked in Seattle in 1980 and San Francisco the following year. He returned to Europe in 1983. He began playing with Philip Catherine in 1985. Van de Geyn toured with Chet Baker between 1985 and 1988, including Japan in 1987. Another multi-year association was with Dee Dee Bridgewater (1988–96). In 1990 he recorded with Lee Konitz; the two also played as a duo during the following two years. In 1994 he formed the band Baseline with John Abercrombie and Joe LaBarbera. Also in 1994, Van de Geyn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rai Vloet
Rai Vloet (born 8 May 1995) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Russian club Ural Yekaterinburg. Club career Vloet was born in Schijndel. He made his professional debut as Jong PSV player in the second division on 20 September 2013 against FC Den Bosch coming on as a substitute in the 74th minute. On 20 September 2016, while on loan at FC Eindhoven, Rai Vloet scored a goal in the 87th minute against FC Den Bosch, coached by his father Wiljan Vloet, to win 3–2 in the 2016–17 KNVB Cup. For the 2017–18 season he joined NAC Breda. On 15 August 2018, after signing to Swiss club Chiasso, Vloet was bought by Italian side Frosinone. In January 2019, he left Frosinone by mutual consent. On 4 February 2019, Vloet was signed by Belgian side Sint-Truiden as a free agent. On 13 July 2019, he joined Eerste Divisie club Excelsior on a one-year contract with an option for another year. On 22 June 2020, he joined Eredivisie club Heracles Almelo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carli Hermès
Carli Hermès (born 23 April 1963 in Schijndel) is a Dutch photographer and director. Carli Hermès studied photography at the Royal Academy of Art (The Hague) and The Arts Institute at Bournemouth in England. He became international known with his commercial photographs for brands like Martini, Swatch, Levi's, Mexx, Nike, WE, Philips, Sony, BMW, Suitsupply and Mercedes Benz. In addition, he also made several fashion reports for known magazines like; Dutch, ELLE, Zoom, Max, Black & White, Madame Figaro en Avenue. He also photographed internationally famous people such as Edgar Davids, Inge de Bruijn, Leon de Winter, Natalie Imbruglia and Rutger Hauer. Besides his work as a photographer he is also active as a director for commercials and videos for brands like; G-star, Royal Club, Marco Borsato (Dutch singer) and the Dutch Railroad company. In 2006 and 2007 Carli was a member of the jury of Holland's Next Top Model. His latest work, "Elements", was presented from April unt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sissy Van Alebeek
Sissy van Alebeek (born 8 February 1976 in Schijndel, North Brabant) is a professional female cyclist from the Netherlands ) , anthem = ( en, "William of Nassau") , image_map = , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Kingdom of the Netherlands , established_title = Before independence , established_date = Spanish Netherl ..., who won the Dutch title in 2001 and therefore was named ''Rotterdam Sportswoman of the Year'' at the end of the year. References * 1976 births Living people Dutch female cyclists People from Schijndel Cyclists from North Brabant {{Netherlands-cycling-bio-1970s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ronald Mutsaars
Ronald Mutsaars (born 19 April 1979 in Schijndel) is a Dutch former cyclist, who competed as a professional from 2002 to 2005 with . He rode in the 2003 and 2004 Vuelta a España, as well as the 2005 Paris–Roubaix. His brother Guido and father Henk were also professional cyclists. Major results ;1998 : 2nd PWZ Zuidenveld Tour ;1999 : 2nd Kattekoers : 10th Hel van het Mergelland ;2000 : 3rd Paris–Tours Espoirs : 9th Overall GP Tell ;2001 : 3rd Overall Thüringen Rundfahrt : 7th Overall Le Triptyque des Monts et Châteaux ::1st Stage 3 ;2002 : 8th Veenendaal–Veenendaal ;2003 : 6th Ronde van Drenthe : 10th Trofeo Luis Puig ;2004 : 2nd Overall Tour du Poitou Charentes : 10th Grand Prix S.A.T.S. ;2005 : 2nd Trofeo Manacor The Challenge Vuelta Ciclista a Mallorca ( en, Tour of Majorca, ca, Challenge Volta Ciclista a Mallorca) is a series of four (five until 2012) professional one day road bicycle races held on the Spanish island of Mallorca in late January or earl ... Ref ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
André Gevers
André Gevers (born 19 August 1952) is a retired amateur Dutch track cyclist who was active between 1973 and 1982. He won the amateur road race at the 1975 UCI Road World Championships, as well as individual stages of the Olympia's Tour (1975), Circuit de la Sarthe (1976 and 1977) and Ronde van Nederland The Tour of the Netherlands ''(Dutch: Ronde van Nederland)'' was a road bicycle racing stage-race in the Netherlands, founded in 1948. It's an annual race since 1975. Because of the start of the UCI ProTour in 2005, it was replaced by the Enec ... (1976). In 1978 and 1979 he rode as a professional for TI–Raleigh–McGregor. an 1979 on Cycling Archives References {{DEFAULT ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Brabant
North Brabant ( nl, Noord-Brabant ; Brabantian: ; ), also unofficially called Brabant, is a province in the south of the Netherlands. It borders the provinces of South Holland and Gelderland to the north, Limburg to the east, Zeeland to the west, and the Flemish provinces of Antwerp and Limburg to the south. The northern border follows the Meuse westward to its mouth in the Hollands Diep strait, part of the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt delta. North Brabant has a population of 2,562,566 as of November 2019. Major cities in North Brabant are Eindhoven (pop. 231,642), Tilburg (pop. 217,259), Breda (pop. 183,873) and its provincial capital 's-Hertogenbosch (pop. 154,205). History The Duchy of Brabant was a state of the Holy Roman Empire established in 1183 or 1190. It developed from the Landgraviate of Brabant and formed the heart of the historic Low Countries, part of the Burgundian Netherlands from 1430 and of the Habsburg Netherlands from 1482, until it was split up after th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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